Whey vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whey and peas different?
- Peas have more vitamin B5, manganese, fiber, vitamin K, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate than whey.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3052% higher.
- Whey has a lower glycemic index (43) than peas (54).
Whey, sweet, fluid and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4225% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +815.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52400% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +619.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2631.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39847.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +596.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +530.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +426.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +827.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 153mg | 3052% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.525mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 25.9µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.54mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.173mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.259mg | 19% |
| Folate | 1µg | 63µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 2.021mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 117mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 5.36g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 84kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 15.63g | 3% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 271mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 29.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.102g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins